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The symptoms of an early cataract may be relieved with new glasses, anti-glare sunglasses, and over-the-shoulder lighting for reading.  A cataract only needs to be removed when vision loss interferes with your everyday activities.  However, some people never need cataract surgery.  If you have cataracts in both of your eyes that need to be removed, your surgeon will remove them one at a time.  The second cataract may be removed a few weeks after the first one.
 
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgery procedures in the United States.  It is a short procedure with minimal pain and minimal risk.  The surgery is perfomed on an outpatient basis.  You may stay awake for the surgery with anesthesia to numb the area or you may use a general anesthesia to put you to sleep for a short time.  You will need to have another person drive you home following your procedure.
 
Cataract surgery involves surgically removing the lens in the eye and replacing it with an artificial one.  There are two main types of cataract surgery.  Phacoemulsification, also called phaco or small incision cataract surgery, uses a tiny inserted probe that emits sound waves to break up the lens.  The lens is removed with suction.  Extracapsular surgery involves removing the cloudy part of the lens in one piece and removing the rest of the lens by suction.  The phacoemulsification method is used most frequently.  Your doctor will discuss the surgeries in detail and help determine which method is the best for you.
 
After the cataract is removed, the lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).  The IOL is made of clear plastic or silicone.  It is carefully measured and fitted just for you.  The IOL is a permanent part of your eye and requires no care.  You will not be able to see or feel it.  Select people may not be able to receive an IOL because of eye disease or problems from surgery.  Instead, they may use a soft contact lens or high magnification glasses. 
 
Initially, you will wear a patch over your eye to protect it.  You will need to wear an eye shield or protective glasses as your eye heals.  Your doctor may prescribe eye drops to promote healing and reduce the chance of infection.  You should avoid bending at the waist, heavy lifting, or heavy chores while your eye heals. 
 
Your surgeon will monitor your healing progress with follow-up appointments.  Complete healing usually takes about eight to ten weeks.  The majority of people have excellent results with cataract surgery.

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